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s. L. p. DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN SECTIONS.

BRIDaEpoRr, CoHN.-Meeting at Excelsior liar monc Hall. Organizer, S. Seller, 52s Main street. BOSTON, MAss Organizer, II. W Brown, T Kirk. land street BUFFALO, N. Y.-Meetng every Monday at 6s3 Michigan street. Organizer, Ch. Forth, 575 Front avenue CINCINNATI, OHIo Organizer, Charles Fritz, z Oak street. HARTFORD CoNN.-Organizer Robert Pyne 2S4 Asylum street KANSAS CirY Meeting every Friday evening at Tobener's Hall, cor 18th street and Grand avenue. Secretary, Dr, Loretta Hammond, 1905 Walnut street LA SALLE lLL.-Organizer, James Towel Secre- tary Miners Protective Association. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.-Organizer, A. l.. Gardner, 3,009 29th street, South. NEW YoRK.-Meeting every first and third Mon. day at Free Socialist Library and Meeting Room, 143 Eighth street NEW HAVEN, ,CoNN.-Meeting at Trades Council Hall Organizer, II. Il. Lane P. O. Drawer 103 PnuADELrHA, PA Organizer, J. de Bruyn, 1859 Camiac street. Flemish Section meets First Sunday morning in each month at Comrade c. Fontyn's, 4lS $. 9th street, J, Wauters, ?, 13s Lawrence st., organizer. PROVIDENCE, R. L-Meetings every first and third Sunday, Socialist Hall, cor Bell and Elswald streets. SPRINGFIELD, Omo-Organizer, A. Eichelmann, 311 East Main street foNKERs, N. Y,-Organizer, E. II. Williams, 3 Main street,
 The Directory of sixty German American Sec tions will be found in DER SozlALIsT " The several organizers are requested to complete this list and to report regularly on changes being made.
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AGES OF WORKERS.

Recent statistical reports fix the aver age duration of life for the different vo- cations as follows, viz. B years for la borers and job workingmen; fl years for s!tone-cutters, sculptors, compositors and Photographers; Al years for shoemakers and tailors; 1T years for locksmiths, blacksmiths and joiners; 40 years carpen- ters masons and house painters; 54 years for bakers, beer brewers and butchers: 5S years for gardeners, sailors and fisher men. The occupations in the open air had evidently the advantage on their side. The average for professional men shows on the whole a somewhat more encouraging result, namely: 40 years for physicians; 57 years for teachers; 61 years for clergymen.
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LETTER BOX.

OSWALD KEEN have no means of knowing; but do not believe he is a rich man. He shows no evidence of it in his mode of living.
 M. D. S.-There is no reason why such man as Stetson should not be publicly branded as petty tyrant and fraud and II proper evidence is furnished to the WoRkMEN's ADVOCATE, you may rely upon it, his Norwich career will be pub lished Atfidavits by those whom he has injured by his dishonesty would he in order. But our friends must not ex- pect us to jeopardize the interests of many workmen by publishing unsup- ported statements, Better call and see Us, make out clear case, be sure of the availability of your evidence, and with that on our side, we shall feel urged by duty to expose the rascal As to labor organizations being ruled by improper persons, that if true, Is the fault of those who elect them. Let the Knights attend their meetings and elect those to office who will do their duty. The masses should not trust to leaders, but should by their votes direct their representatives. and when they disobey, bounce them : By the way, when you write for publica- uon, Use only one side of the paper,
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FEY LEAVE THE KNIGHTS

he Journeymen Beer Brewers Union last Sunday at Wendel's Assembly ms. The meeting was largely at led, and it was decided to leave Dis { Assembly, 49. A statement was VII up which was present later in the to the Central Labor Union. It was blows:
 NEW YORK, Feb IS, 1887, tE WORTHY OFFICERS OF THE CENTRAL LABOR ON OF NEW YORK;
 NR BROTHERS In consideration of the last ct Of the Juurneymen Brewers Union of York with District Assembly, i9, Knights Dor, in regard to the strike of the coal Hers, and having also been ordered to ?, we make this explanation
 such action been taken it would have certain ruin to the Journeymen Brewers Of New York We have done our best fl ally for the strikers.
 thermore, as our Union had contract the boss brewers which expires April l5, Ne would only have punished ourselves if d broken 1t.
 thermore, we have derived no benefit from nigbts of Labor, nor can we see any in the 6.
 thermore, the majority of the members of nights of Labor are constantly protesting st our products, and give us to understand we arc allowed to be represented In said only by sufierance We are only good h to pay them our funds
 thermnre, that danger might befall us by ng out of the Central Labor Union through pmpulslon of District Assembly, I9, We Deen asked twice to withdraw our dele and we owe alone to the Central Labor the laurels and benefits which we. now and we always intend to remain good CTS; therefore, be it
 dyed, That the Journeymcn Brewers of New York today sever all connection he Order of Knights of Labor, and request 'ntral Labor Union in the future as in the Q stand by us in our duties and conflicts,
 E. kERrzENKNABE, Secretary, g Beer Drivers Union met later and rsed the action of the brewers. 1t five thousand men are employed IS industry, and they will at once in their charters to D. A., 40.
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mestimDs.

M NEDERDEUTSCIIE PROPAGANDA CLUB N meets Second Thursday in each month at l67 George st.
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FIGHT IN THE DARK"

Henry George in last weeks Nandmd ably takes the Herald to task for its apparent ignorance of the conditions environing the labor movement, Referring to the use of force, MT. George says very point edly;
 "As for the morality of strikes it is precisely that of any other appli- cation of coerclve force. They who really hold that 'whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to hlm the other also;' and If any man will take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also;' they who hold that the command, Thou shalt not kill applies as well to the man in uniform as to the man in plain clothes, might with some consistency condemn strikes; but they alone. If there are any such people, they are not to be found in the editorial rooms of our great dailies or the pull pits of our fashionable churches"
 In closing his article Mir. George asserts that Competition, instead of crushing the laborer, will secure to him the fair reward of his toil." It is now in order for Mr. George to tell bis fellow workmen what "com- petition" and what "the fair re- ward" means.
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WoRKMEN'S MEETING ROOM.

Trades Council Hall is open to Trades Unions, Assemblies and other labor or ganizations for regular meetings on the following evenings:
 MoNDAY-Third In each month. TuEsDAY-First and Third
 WEDNEsDAY-Fourth.
 THuRsDAY-Frst and Third
 FRfDAY-Every.
 SATURDAY First. Second and Fourth. Also the First Second and Third sunday af. ternoOns In each month
 Apply to CHARLES SToDEL, Trustee, lO10 Chapel street, any evening between 6 and o'clock.
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SPECIAL AGENTS
 FOR THE WORKMEN'S ADVOCATE.

BosTos-H W. Brown, Kirkland street. BRIDGEroRr.-s Seller, 52s Main street CmCAGo,-M l.. Morris, 3,ii2 south IIalsted street,
 lOLYoKE, Mass. Adam Ramage, 136 Oak st. LONDON, England.-H. w. Lee, lSl Queen Vic toria street, Blackfriar's Bridge, E. c.
 NEW YORK CTY--F Decker, 34S East 76th st PRovIDENoEJohn Brand. 43 Oliver street. SAN FRANCIsoo CAL~-J Hushler, S02 Montgom cry street. J. c. Blass, Gil Natoma street,
 SToNEBoRO, PENN.--A. C. Graul
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BEER SYSTEM MUST GO.

ne great strike in New York and Jersey has led to an inquiry as 5 causes. There is more than a ,er of wages Tn the present strug-
 The strike was an outgrowth widening intelligence on the of the industrial masses, who oecoming more and more dissat- | with the present system which es the many toll that q few may In ldleness. No matter how 5trlke may end it will not be a re if it has the effect of arous- he working people to the in- les under which they labor, * * Creator did not store up the md minerals in the bowels of arth that a few men might gain ol of them and tax others for use. No State or nation has noral right to grant a franchise y body of men to speculate in which was intended for the lon good of all. And one of reat questions which this pres rlke brings to the front is as tt right these coal barons have ntrol the coal fields of the ry and to make other men toll pittance that they may amass ms. Workingmen are learn- , think and they are asking ons which must be answered. present. robber system will have
 Labor is demanding its in- nee of which for centuries it cen despoiled. Arlned Pinker- hugs and the howlings of in- ligots like Cowles and White cid will not prevent strikes.
 will continue so long as the l of which they are born.
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INFORMATION.

Workingmen and women who desire to better their condition and are willing to join hands with Organized Labor, can obtain all information in regard to the various organizations and the manner of joining them, by addressing letter to thn
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Lawyer-Now, you say you've known this couple for years. Witness Yes, sir. Ever seen them quarrel? Never. They've always lived together in unity, eh? No. sir; in Swampsville; that's about four miles from Unity.-Judge
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A HOLY SOCIALIST.

Leo has canonized Thomas
 the Socialist poet. In his ia," Moore depicted the hap of communal life. Now he's
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Social Economic Agitation.

Lectures and addresses on Labor and cognate questions will be delivered on application, by Richard J. Hinton. Ad- dress, care of the Leader, 1S4 William street, or 78 East lth street, New York. Terms reasonable.
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TRADES COUNCIL.
r. O, Box 1909. NEW HAVEN.

I VI bUN I0US, NEW HAVEN. Or, if it Is preferred, they may call personally at Trades Council Hall. 76g Chapel street, day or evening. Com munications and interviews are regarded as strictly confidential.
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il all the mutations of time it has yet been discovered why a lawyer legal document brief. Philddel-
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A Trestle Burned.

ST. PAUL, July 27.-The Chicago,
Milwaukee Il st. Paul trestle bridge,
No. 100, over the Sioux City division
of the Omaha road at Mendoza, caught
fire from spark at 1870 yesterday
and was almost entirely consumed.
Passengers on the 2:15 train from
Fort Smelling and Camp Andrews
were compelled to walk around the
burning bridge and arrived in st. Paul
at 3:15, one hour late. e. II. Greaves,
division superintendent Of the Iowa
and Minnesota division says
that passengers from ST. Paul to
Fort Smelling will be carried
over the short line to Min
neapolis and then by the river road to
the fort, and from the fort to st. Paul
via Minneapolis and the short line.
Work will commence on the bridge
Immediately, and trains will run as
usual in two days. The Chicago. st.
Paul, Minneapolis II Omaha trains
were delayed about six hours. The
bridge was about 200 feet long. The
loss has not been estimated.
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congregational College for Fargo.


FARGO, OAK, July 27.-The college
committee of the Congregational
church here have accepted the PROPOSE
tion made by citizens committee in
regard to the bonus to be given for the
location Of the Congregational college
in Fargo. 1t was decided to accept the
fair grounds site when the title was
cleared. The following were selected
as incorporators:
Rev. II. q. Simmons, Rev. r.. A.
Beard, Fargo; Rev. G. B. Barnes, Wah-
peton; Rev. Thomas Sims, Valley City;
Rev. A. l.. Gillette, Grand Forks; Rev.
a. j. Pike, Dawson; d. B. Clayton,
Mayville; Rev. William Ewing, James
town; J. NJ: Justis, J. L. ODegaard,
Fargo; Rev. G. b. Frost, j. G. Giddings,
Wahpeton; Loren Listoe, Brecken-
ridge; A. w. Chaffee, Armenia; II. +.
Miller, j. 3. Folsom, G.. o. Erskine, G.
S. Barnes and w. A. Yerxa, Fargo, and
d. d. Webster, Grand Forks.
These selected the following direct
ors for the first year:
Reverends FL. G.. Simmons, II. "A.
Beard, G. B. Barnes. A. L. Gillette, A.
J. Pike, William Ewing and Messrs. A.
A. Miller. ]. T. O'Degaard, J. &. Gid
dings, E. w. Chaffee and e. S. Barnes.
Rev. Mr. Simmons was made chair
man and Rev. Mr.. Beard secretary.
The board was authorized to go ahead
at once, secure teachers, temporary
rooms. and advertise the opening of
the preparatory school this fall.
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Another Wilkesbarre Horror.

W1LKEsBARRE, Penn, July 26.-An-
other terrible disaster occurred at Z
o'clock this morning, in the fatal No. 1
slope of the Susquehanna coal company
at Nanticoke, whereby three lives were
probably sacrificed. Anthony Braski,
George Phillips and Edward B. Loeber
were driving in heading. They used
safety lamps. Braski inserted lot of
grain powder into hole he had drilled
and fired it. The blast exploded an
accumulation of fire damp that
knocked the three men against
the rugged side of the chamber,
mutilating their bodies in horrible
manner and bruising them terribly.
When carried to the surface the black
ened flesh of the three unfortunate
miners hung in strips from their bod
les, their clothing having been torn
completely off. Braski was taken to
his home where he died an hour after
ward, surrounded by his weeping wife
and three children. Phillips and Loe-
ber were also conveyed to their homes
and their injuries are pronounced IA
tai. Four OF Loeber's brothers were
killed in the great disaster in the same
mine in December, 1885, and are num-
bered among the twenty-six whose
bones are still entombed in the fatal
chamber that never has been searched.
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Civil Service Reform.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-There is a
movement on foot on the part of a
number of gentlemen interested in the
enforcement of the civil service law to
test the sincerity of the president in
the case of Higgins and the other fed
eral officials who took part in the Bal
timore primaries last week.
The reports printed of the connection
of Higgins ct al. in those meetings show
that these men had not the least parti-
Gle of respect for the presidents letter
in which he prohibited federal officials
from msddling in politics. 1t is un-
derstood that the attention of the civil
service reform association has been
directed to the part played by the fed
eral contingent of the democracy of Bal
timore. 1t is not doubted for moment
that if it should happen that repub-
lican "held over" official Aad dared to
violate the presidents instructions his
official head would have been consigned
to the basket in short order. But Hig-
gins and his co-laborers are of the
stripe of the democracy which are
needed next year, and their methods
are those which will be very effective
in setting up the delegates TO the next
national convention. For these reasons
it is likely that no attention will be
paid to their violation of the executive
order.
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L. o. o. F.
The Steps Taken in Wisconsin Are
But Prelude,

CHICAGO, July 27.-The formation
in Wisconsin few days ago of
grand lodge of the International Odd
Fellows of Wisconsin is only a pre-
lude to the vigorous war which the
members of the patriarchal circle pro-
pose to inaugurate upon the present
order. Since the circle was finally
placed under the ban at the meeting
of the grand lodge of Odd Eel
lows held at Baltimore last year,
its leading members have been making
quiet but effective arrangements for
allying themselves with the interna-
tional order. The incorporation of
the Wisconsin grand lodge is the first
public step in this direction that has
been taken, and it will be followed by
campaign in favor of the order in
every state in the Union, and espec-
tally those where the circle is the most
strong. The leaders are men of means
and influence, and are likely to be sue
cessful in bringing about very large
secession from the organization which
has forced them into their present
position.
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FOREIGN NOTES.

BERLIN, July 27.-As a result of a
boiler explosion at Friedenschult, six
persons have died and others are in a
precarious condition.
Reports on the condition of Crown
Prince Frederick William, are in effect
that he is progressing rapidly.
The arms manufactures of Suhl have
received orders for 100000 side arms
for the Turkish army.
Emperor William, the queen of
Spain and senor Canovai del Castillo
have received the pope's gold medals
commemorating the Carolina islands
arbitration.
PARIS, July 27.-A widow named
Belligand has been sentenced to I'M.
prisonment at hard labor for life fol
numbering her lover by throwing
vitriol on him.
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Blaine's Present Work.

NEW York, July 27.-A Long Branch
special to the World gives an account
Of an interview with George M. Pull
man, who has just returned from Eng
land. He had been asked about Mr..
Blaine's trip, and replied: "Mr. Blaine
is very we'll, and think it is mistake
to ascribe his visit to England to polit-
ical motives. know that in my CONVEX
sation with him there was no hint
of anything of that kind, and
personally am firmly of the belief
that he has no such purpose in
view. lie is certainly interested in
every feature of life there that has an
American tinge. For instance, | re-
member that he was particularly inter
ested in the amount of money that
Americans spent abroad each year
l1e had been at the pains to ascertain
the figures from the banking houses
there, and while won't vouch for the
figures from recollection, it seems to
me that il was something like $50, ,OOO,,
900 year. Mr.. Pullman proposes to
introduce here the system now in
vogue on one or two of the English
railroad lines. Of storing electricity
for the lighting Of the cars from the
friction of the car wheels. He has
brought an expert over, who will soor
set to work on a series of experiments
at tho car shops at Pullman. III.
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High Waters in the East.

DOVER, N. H., July 25.-All the riv-
ers in this part Of the state are higher
now than ever known before in the
summer. The freshet in Lamphrey
river at New Market this morning,
swept out the dams and foundation of
NO. !, Picker mills at that place.
GREENFIELD. Mass, July a. A
treshet has just swept away the iron
railroad bridge at Irving, causing still
further delay to traffic.
SPRINGFIELD, July 25.-Three days
OF rainy weather last week eliminated
on Sunday in the most severe rain fall
that has visited this country for
years. Sunday afternoon an awful
storm burst upon the city and continu-
GUS torrents of rain poured for two
nours. In some streets houses were
hooded. The aggregate damage is
very heavy.
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Fire at GrOt0n.

GRoToN, July 27.-Monday after
noon about o'clock. fire broke out in
L. 4. Clark's feed mill in the southeast
extremity of town. In an instant the
building was in flames, and was des-
troyed before the fire company could
reach the spot. An effort was
made to save Cargill & Bag
ley's fat house which was con-
nected with the mill by coal sheds, but
by the bursting of the hose the water
was delayed, and before it was RENE
died there was too much headway to
save anything. Clark's loss is $1,000,
besides accounts on the books, which
were burned. amounting to $500, which
he thinks he will lose, anyway, a great
share. He had no insurance on the
building. Cargill & Bagley's loss was
81 800 or $4,000, probably insured. The
town was endangered by sparks
which blew directly over, the
wind being southeast.
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Scandal in Arizona.

TUCSON, July 26.-Advices from
Phenix say there is great excitement
over the alleged Matchmaking suits in
stituted in the interest of Il ring of
territorial officials. The attorney gen
erll, commissioners of immigration
and others are said TO have purchased
questionable titles aud then instituted
suits to eject the holders OF the prop.
erty. The people are terribly enraged
and summary punishment is threat
ened. The people demand that Gov
Zuliek remove three Of his territorial
appointees. The situation is getting
intensely interesting. Hanging j.
threatened by the population. The ell.
tire democratic press condemns the ex.
ecutive in the strongest terms on
account of his appointments to terri
torial offices. The Tuscon Star says
eff Gov. Zullek does not call for the
resignation of the territorial scoundrels
the democratic party of Arizona will
rise en- masse and demand the gov,
ernor's removal"
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Killed by Lightning.

New YORK, July 25.-A bolt of
lightning struck a small row boat in
Princess bay. Staten Island, during the
squall, and instantly killed Michael j.
Dixon and John p. Ryan, of this city.
Dixon was well known ice cream
manufacturer, and Ryan was the pro-
prietor of an ice cream saloon. The
stroke knocked the bodies of
both out of the boat. Mr..
Dixon's body has not been
found. Ryan's body was found,
hanging to the row lock. having caught
by the waist band of the trousers.
Isaac p. Smith, court officer of the
city, was in boat a few rods away.
He says he did not see the lightning
but felt blow on his forehead and
was stunned. On recovering he looked
around and saw Dixon and Ryan's
boat empty and sunk near the waters
edge. He pulled the boat and Ryan's
body toward shore until relieved by
men Who came to his assistance.
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As a Means of Revenge.

WATERTowN, July 25.-Considera-
bic excitement prevails at Waverly,
in this county, over the burning of a
barn belonging to G. A. King, near
that village. Five years ago DR.. Cor
mack contested a homestead belong
ing to a German named Shultz. Upon
cancellation of entry the land was filed
on by King, who has since lived
there. On Monday last Shultz sudden
ly appeared, and under cover of re-
volver held two hours conversation
with King, threatening to shoot him if
he did not leave the place. On Wednes-
day Shultz was seen to go toward
Kings residence, and shortly after a
fire broke out in his barn. Shultz was
seen leaving after this, and hay found
scattered between the house and barn.
Officers followed the incendiary into
Hamlin county, but it is thought he
has escaped into Minnesota, where he
lives. The German ls doubtless insane.
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Another Offensive Partisan.

AUGUSTA, Me-, July 26.-Frank New
ins, yesterday, received notice from
Washington, that his services as
clerk to Supt. Lombard, of the new
public building in this city, would be
no longer needed. Nevins is brother
to Mrs. James u. Blaine. jr., and
has made himself particularly
obnoxious to democrats of this city
who asked his removal. Henry Pishon,
registered letter clerk in the postofice,
has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Pishon is soldier and served his
country faithfully during the war. He
is an uncompromising democrat, and
his appointment is very pleasing to
democrats here. .-
WASHINGTON, July 26.-The dis
missal of Nevins was not ordered from
Washington, and very little is known
here officially of the merits of the case.
The responsibility for the dismissal
rests with the superintendent at Bos-
ton. The treasury department has
received no information regarding the
case. Nevins is a republican, how
ever, and there have been protests
against his retention in the service
from democrats. From all that can be
learned here tonight, Nevins seems
to have courted dismissal by neglect
ing his work and presuming on his
connection with the Blaine family
through his sisters marriage. He
wished to pose as martyr to the
Blaine standard,